| 'See you soon, love' is, on the face of it, a paradoxical way to take one's leave; the soonest-seeing could be ensured by staying. |
| I'm so weak-willed I must be ensured of a steady stream of nicotine, even when I'm asleep. |
| Those in power ensured it was they who landed the top positions inside the new enterprises and accumulated outrageous fortunes. |
| But the ball lipped out of the cup on the 18th hole, meaning the Englishman's six points for his closing round ensured victory. |
| His quickness of thought and steadiness of judgement ensured a distinguished term of office. |
| His curiosity and quickness of mind ensured that he realised very quickly what I was implying. |
